Coffee in the Corn

mug-iheartpublic-med.jpgWhat: 100% corn plastic mug

Features: Yes, you read correctlyâ€“this 10.5oz mug is made out of 100% corn, grown and manufactured right here in America

Green Factors: Features lead-free ink and no BPA whatsoever. It’s also microwave-safe, biodegradable and can be composted, as well.

Bonus: Because itâ€™s corn plastic, this mug wonâ€™t break when if you drop it

Find It Here: BuyOlympia

For REALLY Clean Floors

si35_full.jpgWhat: A steam cleaner for floors

Features: The Haan SI-35 cleans and sanitizes floors using steam and microfiber pads. Lightweight, low-profile gets in hard to reach places. Leaves floors clean and nearly dry.

Green Factor: The SI-35 heats water to 212Â°F â€” you don’t need any toxic chemicals or harsh cleaners to get your floors REALLY clean (as in 99.9% germ and bacteria-free). Ideal for homes with children or pets.

Bonus:Â  The Haan SI-35 comes with an attachment that allows you freshen your carpets with steam, too.

Find It Here: Haan USA

Cork It!

bamboo_cuttingboard-large.jpgWhat: Cork Cutting Board

Â Features: Cork is a great surface to use in the kitchen â€“ itâ€™s wear-resistant and durable, keeps knives sharp, is impermeable to liquids, and hypo-allergenic, to boot!

Green Factor: PVC and formaldehyde-free, FDA food-safe and sustainably harvested

Cool Factor: The cork itself comes fromÂ China’s cork oak tree. Harvesting the cork is harmless to the tree itself, and the outer bark is quickly regenerated

Find It Here: Grass Roots

One Lump or Two?

tea-set.jpgWhat: Wooden tea set



Bonus: Exceeds all international toy safety standards

Find It Here: Plan Toys

Disinfectant Overkill

Disinfectant chemicals have a purpose and place, but should be used very sparingly as scientific studies have shown that disinfectant chemicals have been linked to chronic health issues like asthma, hormone imbalance, potential reduced fertility, and immune system problems.

What kind of disinfectant chemicals are we talking about? The kind we come in contact with everyday in household bleach, ammonia-based cleaners, triclosan in antibacterial soaps and other antibacterial products and nano-silvers found in antibacterial plastics, textiles, soaps and other materials.

Visit Women’s Voices for the Earth to learn more and then consider signingÂ  this petition to tell companies to replace toxic chemicals in their household cleaning products with safer alternatives AND disclose all of the ingredients that they use in household cleaning products on the product label.

WIN: Kiss Naturals DIY Kits




Bonus:Â  Fun to make at birthday parties and sleepovers!

Find It Here: Kiss Naturals


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